| A wonderful
year-around fortnightly event for runners,
joggers, walkers or even strollers, of all ages
and fitness levels. Certainly a tremendous
opportunity for those keen on photography,
exploring remote areas of the island, adventure,
and a lot of laughs. Developed by expatriates in Malaysia
in the 1930s for fun and fellowship, this
non-competitive exercise has spread to total over
1600 Hash Chapters around the world. The Antigua
Hash House Harriers started in 1991 and at times
attracts over 100 people. On Saturday afternoon,
when the heat of the day has subsided, the
hashers meet at a previously planned
rural venue, which could be anywhere on this
beautiful island.
With two blasts of
the hunting horn and a few words from the Hash
Master, the two groups of hashers, runners and
walkers, led by a leader and accompanied by the
hare, gently move out in the quest to follow the
correct five to seven mile trail through the
countryside and back to base! Designated
hares will have already marked routes with flour
for the hounds to follow. Some are the real paths
and some are a hoax. The former is comfortingly
confirmed with the sound of a horn and the call
"ON-ON" is heard everyone
follows accordingly.
| After an hour or
so of enjoying all the sights and sounds enroute,
the desire for quenching your thirst and staving
off hunger pangs is satisfied and the afternoon
ends with BYO food for the BBQ as well as the
traditional hash bar. As darkness falls the
lights are set up and plugged into the nearest
12v source.
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coolers are full of ice, beer, wine, and
soft drinks start to dissipate in this
most friendly scene, and the barbeque
sizzles with your supper. A fabulous end
to another great hash! |
Contact
"Rhino Neil"
464-8609 or Steve " Nicker Nuts" at 764-5152
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